Some of you may remember this post about the third lendrum that had made it’s way to my home. (yes you read that right…the third one)…..and yet, here we are again looking at the 4th folding lendrum.
As much as I loved the folding lendrum in the above link, somehow the temptation of the walnut combined with the wooly winder was just too overwhelming to pass by….so the lovely little maple wheel is now much loved in it’s new home and this beautiful walnut lendrum is settling in nicely here in my home. I have to admit, I am LOVING this wooly wonder! (you didn’t think I kept all of those lendrums now do you?…that would be over the top sickness..)
Just what is it about Spinning Wheels that attracts us…tempts us? I can remember saying years ago to the woman who corrupted me, "Why the heck do you need more than one spinning wheel?".
Silly girl I was back then…
Over the years, many many wheels have come to play for a little while and then found their way into new homes, but how could I part with the beautiful Cherry Lendrum Production wheel that I lovingly finished myself, or the little Robin with it’s beautiful spalted maple wheel…and Yeeesss ladies, this is the year that Norm is going to come knocking on my door! Seven long years I have waited for this wheel that he is making for me.
So, you would think that would be more than enough, wouldn’t you? So did I, until I sat down behind the wheel of this baby. Now mind you, this wheel almost came to live here, but that is a sad story for another time perhaps. Marcy being the generous Temptress that she is, allowed a few of us to play house with her incredible wheel made by Alden Amos and all I can say is …"Oh My"!
I live in a fairly big old farm house……..don’t you think every room should have it’s own wheel?
Hmmmmm………..yep, I admit it… it is truly a sickness.
The Woolen Rabbit 
Smith has no idea what he’s in for. I’m already thinking about my next two wheels;-)
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Smith has no idea what he’s in for. I’m already thinking about my next two wheels;-)
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I’m really glad I resisted trying Marcy’s wheel.
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I’m really glad I resisted trying Marcy’s wheel.
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We need a 12-step program. I’m back down to four, three of which are Kromskis, but have my eye on the Majacraft Alpaca wheel which, fortunately, no one seems to carry. Gorgeous stable of wheels, Kim!
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We need a 12-step program. I’m back down to four, three of which are Kromskis, but have my eye on the Majacraft Alpaca wheel which, fortunately, no one seems to carry. Gorgeous stable of wheels, Kim!
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I’m satisfied with four wheels, but now I’m hearing the siren call of a third sewing machine. (That’s another story.) My dad is 75 and he has four motorcycles, down from five. He likes to say, “You can never own too many motorcycles. You can have more than you can afford, and you can have more than you have time to ride, but you can never have too many.” Spinning wheels are the same way.
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I’m satisfied with four wheels, but now I’m hearing the siren call of a third sewing machine. (That’s another story.) My dad is 75 and he has four motorcycles, down from five. He likes to say, “You can never own too many motorcycles. You can have more than you can afford, and you can have more than you have time to ride, but you can never have too many.” Spinning wheels are the same way.
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Only one wheel per room????? Whyever for?
And as to some kind of program for wheel sluts like you and me, Kim? Why would we want a program? We looooove our wheels.
I won’t describe in a public forum what happened to me the first time I spun on the big Lendrum. It was in public at a sheep and wool, and it caused me to blush terribly.
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Only one wheel per room????? Whyever for?
And as to some kind of program for wheel sluts like you and me, Kim? Why would we want a program? We looooove our wheels.
I won’t describe in a public forum what happened to me the first time I spun on the big Lendrum. It was in public at a sheep and wool, and it caused me to blush terribly.
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Lovely collection. You know the mantra: the AA was just not meant to be.
How does your big Lendrum spin? Hmmmmmm??
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Lovely collection. You know the mantra: the AA was just not meant to be.
How does your big Lendrum spin? Hmmmmmm??
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I think you put it best: There is sickness, and then there is “over the top” sickness. Just a matter of perspective really. I think it’s just sensible. What if everyone quit making wheels? Then you’d have plenty. 😉
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I think you put it best: There is sickness, and then there is “over the top” sickness. Just a matter of perspective really. I think it’s just sensible. What if everyone quit making wheels? Then you’d have plenty. 😉
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Ive calmed down ,mainly because i have no money.But i have 3 very nice wheels.
I have this fantasy of having a Quebec wheel
from the Merlin Tree one day.
I dont do spinning for sale so its not necessary ,just lust.
Thought i understood he is no longer making them?
Mary Ellen
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Ive calmed down ,mainly because i have no money.But i have 3 very nice wheels.
I have this fantasy of having a Quebec wheel
from the Merlin Tree one day.
I dont do spinning for sale so its not necessary ,just lust.
Thought i understood he is no longer making them?
Mary Ellen
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I’ve mentioned that one-wheel-per-room idea to my husband on several occasions. Although he’s strongly in favor of an email/Web terminal in the bathroom (oy!), he doesn’t see the need for multiple wheels. 🙂
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I’ve mentioned that one-wheel-per-room idea to my husband on several occasions. Although he’s strongly in favor of an email/Web terminal in the bathroom (oy!), he doesn’t see the need for multiple wheels. 🙂
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Yeah, it’s a sickness, but it could be so much worse!!
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Yeah, it’s a sickness, but it could be so much worse!!
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Dude. Since I started up with the spinning again, I have been dreaming about the Walnut Lendrum Saxony I spun with once. That thing was like butter! Best wheel I’ve ever spun on. I may want off that Robin list. But not yet. Craziness!!! (But the good kind!)
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Dude. Since I started up with the spinning again, I have been dreaming about the Walnut Lendrum Saxony I spun with once. That thing was like butter! Best wheel I’ve ever spun on. I may want off that Robin list. But not yet. Craziness!!! (But the good kind!)
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Honey, how many people have a TV in every room, including the kitchen and the bathroom(s)? Wheels are much more practical, pleasing to the eye, and productive. Also, they require no electricity, thus saving the planet.
I love the pictures – wheels in front of hearth… beautiful country home stuff.
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Honey, how many people have a TV in every room, including the kitchen and the bathroom(s)? Wheels are much more practical, pleasing to the eye, and productive. Also, they require no electricity, thus saving the planet.
I love the pictures – wheels in front of hearth… beautiful country home stuff.
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haha You girls. All sooo so so so funny. My sickness is that I want to visit you all and use your wheels. Carole! Margene! Cara! Kim! hehe Yes, all of you. Every one. If you only knew how much, you’d be afraid. Very afraid. And you’d be saying that I’m sick! lol
But no really… I’m going to have to take a survey soon to find out what everyone has and what they wish they had and WHY! I only need one wheel, right? RIGHT!? Just gotta shop around to find just the right one. 🙂
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haha You girls. All sooo so so so funny. My sickness is that I want to visit you all and use your wheels. Carole! Margene! Cara! Kim! hehe Yes, all of you. Every one. If you only knew how much, you’d be afraid. Very afraid. And you’d be saying that I’m sick! lol
But no really… I’m going to have to take a survey soon to find out what everyone has and what they wish they had and WHY! I only need one wheel, right? RIGHT!? Just gotta shop around to find just the right one. 🙂
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I can understand your sickness. Wheels are functional works of art. The wood, the beauty, the usefulness–how could you resist?
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I can understand your sickness. Wheels are functional works of art. The wood, the beauty, the usefulness–how could you resist?
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i’m with marcy 🙂
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i’m with marcy 🙂
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hahahah! Seems like you ought to consider being a lendrum dealer.
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hahahah! Seems like you ought to consider being a lendrum dealer.
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Hey, what about a Magnus Drudik? I have a myrtlewood one and it is incredible!!!!I got on his waiting list in 1993 and it arrived in 1999 and was a year early!
Once you get your second wheel, they just seem to multiply.
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Hey, what about a Magnus Drudik? I have a myrtlewood one and it is incredible!!!!I got on his waiting list in 1993 and it arrived in 1999 and was a year early!
Once you get your second wheel, they just seem to multiply.
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I think you are confused. You seem perfectly healthy to me. Spinners are supposed to have more than one wheel.
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I think you are confused. You seem perfectly healthy to me. Spinners are supposed to have more than one wheel.
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I love your “rotating wheel inventory”. It cracks me up.
My boss, a motorcycle racer who has no less than 30 motorcycles, can’t understand why I would need more than one spinning wheel. Ha!
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I love your “rotating wheel inventory”. It cracks me up.
My boss, a motorcycle racer who has no less than 30 motorcycles, can’t understand why I would need more than one spinning wheel. Ha!
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Oh my the Alden Amos. I have been thinking to myself – should I get on the list? I figure by the time it’s ready I will have the money saved. I’ve heard it spins like a dream.
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Oh my the Alden Amos. I have been thinking to myself – should I get on the list? I figure by the time it’s ready I will have the money saved. I’ve heard it spins like a dream.
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How do you get a Magnus Drudik wheel. I have requested to be put on a list, but no answer. I NEED ONE!!!
Thank you,
Angela
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How do you get a Magnus Drudik wheel. I have requested to be put on a list, but no answer. I NEED ONE!!!
Thank you,
Angela
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My name is Tom Livernois. I am currently working with Magnus Drudik to continue the tradition of his magnificent wheels. In the near future I will have wheels available built to Magnus’s exacting specifications. Feel free to contact me if anyone is still interested in one of these truly incredible wheels.
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My name is Tom Livernois. I am currently working with Magnus Drudik to continue the tradition of his magnificent wheels. In the near future I will have wheels available built to Magnus’s exacting specifications. Feel free to contact me if anyone is still interested in one of these truly incredible wheels.
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